Wild Flowers Of Strathclyde Park
  
 

Wood Avens
Geum Urbanum
of the Rose family
a perennial
30-60 cm high
blooms June - August
likes woodlands
can be seen around the pond and path between the Roman Bath-house and the South Beach

   
 In centuries past these flowers were used as a charm against evil spirits, insect repellant and even for flavouring ale..They have an association with St Benedict from which is derived their alternative name, Herb Bennet. Their seeds can hook themselves onto passing animals and birds.